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R-pod Owners Forum : New 176-T http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New 176-T Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 11:02:54 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:01:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5265 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New 176-T : Originally posted by techntrekInteresting,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52635#52635 Author: kymooses
Subject: 5265
Posted: 10 Oct 2014 at 3:01pm

Originally posted by techntrek

Interesting, the look of the tenting reminds me of the old small campers from the 50's.

Great look isn't it? I hadn't known the tent would look that good. I can see pictures of that unit right there being an huge encouragement to possible new T owners.

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:01:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52635#52635 New 176-T : Interesting, the look of the tenting... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52631#52631 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5265
Posted: 10 Oct 2014 at 1:26pm

Interesting, the look of the tenting reminds me of the old small campers from the 50's.]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:26:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52631#52631 New 176-T : Thanks I'm on it. (Kind of... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52629#52629 Author: bearclaw68
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Posted: 10 Oct 2014 at 12:08pm

Thanks I'm on it. (Kind of sounds like I know what I'm doing huh) I'm looking.]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2014 12:08:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52629#52629 New 176-T : That is the BEST looking T model... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52625#52625 Author: kymooses
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Posted: 10 Oct 2014 at 9:52am

That is the BEST looking T model Rpod I have ever seen. Color changes on the tent really match up great with the rest of the Pod so much better than they ever have before.

Great looking Pod!!!

Originally posted by Unclewillis

the tent out. Shoshone RV park CA near death valley

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2014 09:52:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52625#52625 New 176-T : Bearclaw, Mind you I am new... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52621#52621 Author: Unclewillis
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Posted: 10 Oct 2014 at 6:34am

Bearclaw,

Mind you I am new to RV's in general but here are some things I found out during our research before we bought.

There are two Forest river factories in the USA. one in Indiana and one in oregon, of course they don't distribute the 176-T from the OR one. which is dumb imho.

There was a 2014 new 176T at the RV spa in Upland CA which we were gonna buy but couch's (believe it or not) came in almost $1000 less and that was WITH delivery and all the goodies. (we live in Las Vegas) so, I would check it out see if you can get them down in price.

Of course you should probably check Couch's it's the end of the year and i'm sure they are tryin to get rid of new 2014's

I did find a dealer in Sacramento that stated on their website they would stock 5 176-T until they sold out, and then re-stock another 5. I can't remember the name but It would not be hard to find.

good luck ]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2014 06:34:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52621#52621 New 176-T : That's it. Now I have to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52619#52619 Author: bearclaw68
Subject: 5265
Posted: 10 Oct 2014 at 1:14am

That's it. Now I have to have the 176t. Of course the only model I can't find here in central california. Thanks for the great pics and comments.]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2014 01:14:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52619#52619 New 176-T : That's a really cool setup!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52609#52609 Author: Luv2Q
Subject: 5265
Posted: 09 Oct 2014 at 7:49pm

That's a really cool setup! I especially like how the rear raises up to form a roof over the tented area.

And on another thought mentioned in this thread:

Originally posted by bearclaw68

... " you have to have tandem axels. That rpod will bounce all over" jeeze.

Like Podster, I also recently drove a ways to pick up my 171 f(from Couch's in my case) - around 1200+ miles - and it towed steady as a rock. In fact, I thought it pulled easier than my pipe-rack 12' utility trailer. And no bouncing at all. In contrast, I could see my tire side walls flexing a bit, but the tires stayed on the pavement.

Glad you're enjoying the 'T' ..

]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2014 19:49:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52609#52609 New 176-T : Thanks alot!! We looked at a lot... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52608#52608 Author: Unclewillis
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Posted: 09 Oct 2014 at 7:36pm

Thanks alot!!
We looked at a lot of campers before buying the Rpod, spent almost a year looking. If I had a bit bigger of an engine in my nissan I would have gone with the Livin lite by Camp lite but the Rpod is not at all letting us down, we love it!!!]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2014 19:36:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52608#52608 New 176-T : Nice Setup...I don't see... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52607#52607 Author: Podster
Subject: 5265
Posted: 09 Oct 2014 at 7:04pm

Nice Setup...I don't see many with this color scheme and graphic set...really nice. You've got the slide, outside shower, deploy-able tent, man...it's like a transformer! ]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2014 19:04:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52607#52607 New 176-T : the tent out. Shoshone RV park... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52604#52604 Author: Unclewillis
Subject: 5265
Posted: 09 Oct 2014 at 5:51pm

the tent out. Shoshone RV park CA near death valley

]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2014 17:51:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52604#52604 New 176-T : this is the dinette up with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52603#52603 Author: Unclewillis
Subject: 5265
Posted: 09 Oct 2014 at 5:49pm

this is the dinette up with the tent closed. the white hanging from the top of the pic is a bit of the tent. Its right there but the dinette is far from unusable]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2014 17:49:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52603#52603 New 176-T : The pod is the most comfortable... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52508#52508 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 11:20am

The pod is the most comfortable trailer I've ever towed. Over 15,000 miles on ours and no bouncing, ever.]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2014 11:20:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52508#52508 New 176-T : Originally posted by bearclaw68...... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52504#52504 Author: Podster
Subject: 5265
Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 6:44am

Originally posted by bearclaw68

... " you have to have tandem axels. That rpod will bounce all over" jeeze.

Well, I just towed my 178 for 1,200 miles over two days and it was solid at a rock, no issues whatsoever.

I hit some very rough road on this trip and I was also concerned about bouncing and how the POD would take it. The torsion axle really does a very good job of taking the bumps.

It's all about having a good setup. Enjoy, it's fun shopping and vetting and then deciding, take your time. Don't rush it...you'll make the right decision for you...when everything feels right. Smile

]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2014 06:44:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52504#52504 New 176-T : Thanks for the post. I figured... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52503#52503 Author: bearclaw68
Subject: 5265
Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 11:47pm

Thanks for the post. I figured as much. We have been looking at so many different models hard to remember which is which. Since we're moving up from a tent whatever we get will seem like luxury. Just today someone was telling me that " you have to have tandem axels. That rpod will bounce all over" jeeze.]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2014 23:47:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52503#52503 New 176-T : Welcome!!!Goose http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52499#52499 Author: Goose
Subject: 5265
Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 9:01pm

Welcome!!! Goose]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2014 21:01:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52499#52499 New 176-T : Bearclaw: The dinette is not... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52492#52492 Author: Unclewillis
Subject: 5265
Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 6:23pm

Bearclaw:

The dinette is not at all useless while the tent is stowed. Space is degraded a bit but we pull over and use the dinette all the time for quick lunches. When the weather is good we put the table outside and deploy the bed and the space inside is awesome. I've have even taken a quick cat nap on the lowered table on the dinette while the tent is stowed, slept great.

I will post a few picks from this last few weekends.]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2014 18:23:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52492#52492 New 176-T : Cool, nice set-up...looks good!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52458#52458 Author: Podster
Subject: 5265
Posted: 04 Oct 2014 at 10:11pm

Cool, nice set-up...looks good! When do we get to see a pick with the tent deployed?]]> Sat, 04 Oct 2014 22:11:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52458#52458 New 176-T : Hi. We are about to buy a 176T.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52448#52448 Author: bearclaw68
Subject: 5265
Posted: 04 Oct 2014 at 1:41pm

Hi. We are about to buy a 176T. Some sales people have told us that when closed the tent material covers the dinette table making it unusable unless tent opened. Also that it was poorly designed and would leak in rain. I think he was just pushing the re 78 that he had in stock. What do you think? Any problems so far?]]> Sat, 04 Oct 2014 13:41:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=52448#52448 New 176-T : Originally posted by UnclewillisI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51337#51337 Author: furpod
Subject: 5265
Posted: 12 Sep 2014 at 9:10am

Originally posted by Unclewillis

I looked at their website, I didnt see any 176-T models, just the 176 which isnt the tent. That would be great if someone on the west coast stocked them

Agreed, no "T's" if a single dealer had 5 at one time that would just about corner the supply Wink

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2014 09:10:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51337#51337 New 176-T : I looked at their website, I didnt... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51326#51326 Author: Unclewillis
Subject: 5265
Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 11:13pm

I looked at their website, I didnt see any 176-T models, just the 176 which isnt the tent. That would be great if someone on the west coast stocked them]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2014 23:13:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51326#51326 New 176-T : Originally posted by WebstasMotorsports... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51306#51306 Author: Mountainrev
Subject: 5265
Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 7:26pm

Originally posted by Webstas

Motorsports land in SLC Utah just got 5 in, i was wondering what they were. what does the tent model include? the Rdome?

Don't mean to butt in on someone else's thread, but the "T" (for tent) models have a bunkend made of tent material that folds down on the back end of the Pod, behind a dinette table, giving you more sleeping space and a more open-looking interior. They are actually considered hybrid campers, as opposed to travel trailers.

Here's a link: http://www.forestriverinc.com/HybridTravelTrailers/rpod/
]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2014 19:26:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51306#51306 New 176-T : Motorsports land in SLC Utah just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51297#51297 Author: Webstas
Subject: 5265
Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 4:21pm

Motorsports land in SLC Utah just got 5 in, i was wondering what they were. what does the tent model include? the Rdome?]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2014 16:21:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51297#51297 New 176-T : Tent models are pretty rare, glad... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51272#51272 Author: furpod
Subject: 5265
Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 11:32am

Tent models are pretty rare, glad you found one, welcome to the pod life..]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2014 11:32:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51272#51272 New 176-T : Great looking Pod, congratulations.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51046#51046 Author: kymooses
Subject: 5265
Posted: 05 Sep 2014 at 3:45pm

Great looking Pod, congratulations.]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2014 15:45:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51046#51046 New 176-T : Awesome. Looking to get the 176T... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51043#51043 Author: croak
Subject: 5265
Posted: 05 Sep 2014 at 3:01pm

Awesome. Looking to get the 176T myself.]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2014 15:01:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51043#51043 New 176-T : Nice looking set up!! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51040#51040 Author: Leo B
Subject: 5265
Posted: 05 Sep 2014 at 2:07pm

Nice looking set up!!]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:07:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51040#51040 New 176-T : Hello all. Just got the 176-T... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51038#51038 Author: Unclewillis
Subject: 5265
Posted: 05 Sep 2014 at 1:33pm

Hello all.

Just got the 176-T model with the tent. It was a pain finding one in this part of the country but Couch's had the right price, even with delivery. We are looking forward to adventuring around the Southwest.

yes the tent is closed at the moment]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2014 13:33:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5265&PID=51038#51038